AWF 2026 Conference

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Conference Check-In & Registration

Thursday February 19
- The Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
  - Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m.
  - Tradeshow Exhibition 6:30 p.m.
  - Alberta Wildlife Federation Store 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Friday February 20
- The Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
  - Delegate Check-In from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
  - Speaker Check-In from 8:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  - Alberta Wildlife Federation Store 8:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Early Bird Registration available until December 19, 2025

Thursday February 19, 2026

Pre-Conference Workshop 1: Range Forum 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Workshop includes speakers and discussions on issues impacting ranges along with range management best practices

Pre-Conference Workshop 2: Membership Workshop from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Discussion Topics will include:
- Outdoor Canada West Magazine
- Fundraising opportunities
- Membership Update

Welcome Reception and Tradeshow 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Welcome to conference
Tradeshow with booths from zones and vendors in the main ballroom
Open to conference delegates, companion program delegates and youth program delegates

Friday February 20, 2026

Educational Sessions 8:30 - 4:00 p.m.

2 streams of concurrent educational sessions will be available throughout the day
The detailed event schedule and educational program will be released in January

Companion Program 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Activities include: To be Announced
Includes tradeshow admission, lunches, ticket to conference dinner, ticket to Presidents dinner
The detailed program schedule will be released in January

AFGA Conservation Conference Dinner and Silent Auction 6:30 - 11:00 p.m.

All conference delegates will be provided with 1 ticket to the conference dinner on Friday night.
Silent auction items will be on display most of the day. Items will begin to be pulled starting at 9:00pm

Saturday February 21, 2025

Annual General Meeting (Note there is a separate registration process for voting delegates)

Open to appointed AGM delegates and invited guests only.

Companion Program 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Activities include: To be determined
Includes lunch and ticket to presidents dinner

Presidents Dinner & Awards Banquet

All conference delegates, companion program participants, and youth program participants will be provided with 1 ticket to the Presidents dinner on Saturday night.

Host Hotel

The Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre, Calgary

Guest room block:
- Room Rate $159.00 (Single/Double Occupancy)
- Room Rate $169.00 (Triple Occupancy)
- Room Rate $179.00 (Quad Occupancy)
Book your room here

Please reserve your room by Monday, January 19, 2026 to guarantee the block booking rate.

Call: +1-403-253-1101 or toll free 1-800-661-9566

Email: reservations@carriagehouse.net

Please reference Alberta Wildlife Federation Conference when booking hotel accommodations

AWF 2026 Conference

February 19 - 21, 2026
9030 Macleod Trail
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T2H 0M4

Event Workshops

Range Forum

February 19, 2026 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:100

The Alberta Fish and Game Association is hosting a pre-conference workshop.

Range Forum
1-4 p.m.

Attendee's will hear from a series of speakers and will participate in topic discussions relevant to the operation and management of ranges in Alberta.

Affiliated Club Workshop

February 19, 2026 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:50

The Alberta Fish and Game Association is hosting a pre-conference workshop.

Club Membership Workshop
1-4pm

Workshop for Affiliated Club representatives. Topics will include:
- Outdoor Canada West Magazine
- Fundraising
- Membership Update

No Workshop

February 19, 2026 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:150

Select this if you are not planning on attending a workshop.

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